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I had Three Dads
  I grew up believing I had three daddies. I thought it was normal to have more than one daddy. I had my  “ r eal ”   dad, my other dad, and a close family friend who I called dad. I thou...
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We Must Overhaul The TSA
We Must Overhaul the Role of the TSA and Who Pays the Bill   By Glenn Mollette   You probably think this doesn't apply to you. Wrong. Even if you never enter an airp...
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How Technology Is Destroying Jobs
Given his calm and reasoned academic demeanor, it is easy to miss just how provocative Erik Brynjolfsson’s contention really is. ­Brynjolfsson, a professor at the MIT Sloan School of Management, an...
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When it Comes to Torture, "Trust Us" No Longer Good Enough
By Retired Brigadier General David R. Irvine The Convention Against Torture, which President Reagan signed 25 years ago, states "[n]o exceptional circumstances whatsoever, whether a state of...
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NO BULLYING POLICIES AND BURNING BOOKS
Our country was founded on a “no-bullying” policy when our founders stood up to an English King who tried to bully us. Our military has helped other countries stand up to bullies throughout history...
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Public Remains Opposed to Arming Syrian Rebels
Six-in-Ten Say Opposition May Be No Better than Current Government OVERVIEW Broad majorities continue to oppose the U.S. and its allies sending arms and military supplies to anti-government groups ...
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The Threat of a Declining China
by MARK A. DEWEAVER
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Many Americans view China’s emergence as the world’s second largest economy with trepidation.  The US, it seems, is in decline.  China is a ‘rising power’ destined to take over America’s role as...
Repeating History or, Why We have a Bill of Rights
by LYNN FITZ-HUGH
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Harvard philosopher George Santayana famously said, “Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.” This week I am very afraid that America is doomed to relearn some very painful ...
College Food Programs
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Is Your University Falling Behind Because of Its Food Program? Social Architecture a Key Role in Recruitment & Retention; Industry Leader Gives Tips A record 33 percent of 25- to 29-y...
The Pillars of Smart Bipartisan Corporate Tax Reform
by DAVID WILLIAMS
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Sen. Max Baucus (D-Mont.) just announced plans to retire next year. The 71-year-old Montana Democrat has spent the twilight of his career working to fix America's broken tax code, and all signs...
Jobs Are Not the Answer
by ALLAN SHEAHAN
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  The current unemployment rate of 7.5 percent means close to 20 million Americans remain unemployed or underemployed.   Nobody states the obvious truth: that the marketplace has changed and ...
Give the thumbs up or thumbs down
by DUB MOWERY
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IT IS BELIEVED the gesture of thumbs-up or thumbs-down for approval or disapproval goes back at least to ancient Rome. In the area in which battles were fought by gladiators if when was overcome an...
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Tornado spotted near Denver airport terminal

This photo provided by Mark Sarlo shows damage to a gas station after severe weather passed through the area on Monday, June 17, 2013 in La Junta, Colo. National Weather Service spokeswoman Nezette Rydell said the tornado knocked down power poles in an industrial park near La Junta on Monday, but no injuries have been reported. More storms are expected on Tuesday. La Junta Fire Chief Aaron Eveatt said high winds raked the city, knocking down power poles in town and forcing the closure of a U.S. Highway 50, a main highway. (AP Photo/Mark Sarlo)LA JUNTA, Colo. (AP) — Denver International Airport passengers are taking shelter after a tornado was spotted in the area.


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House, Senate on diverging paths on agency budgets

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell of Ky., accompanied by members of the GOP leadership, meet with reporters on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, June 18, 2013, following a Republican strategy session. From left are, Sen. Lamar Alexander, R-Tenn., Sen. John Thune, R-S.D, Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyo., McConnell, and Senate Minority Whip John Cornyn of Texas. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)WASHINGTON (AP) — House Republicans have unveiled slashing cuts to a program that helps localities build community development projects. Their rivals in the Democratic-controlled Senate are moving to restore Republican cuts to international food aid and nutrition help for pregnant women.


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